Gary Marcus and Grady Booch Debate: How Many Generations Until AGI?
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-07-25
Gary Marcus and prominent software engineering expert Grady Booch engaged in a debate over the timeline for achieving AGI.
Booch reiterated his stance that AGI is still "several generations away." Marcus challenged this, arguing that given the life expectancy of today's young teens, they have a pretty good shot at witnessing AGI before the end of the century.
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